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Why do we make handling checks so hard? These simple do’s and don’ts will keep your financial institution from losing money and creating chaos in the back office. Checks are contracts and should be handled like any other legal document. There are reasons why we do not put business checks into personal accounts and why we do not give less cash on business accounts. Learn the safe way to handle checks and be sure that you and your... Details

Understanding endorsements and handling checks is crucial to making sound check cashing decisions. A check is a unique type of contract where ownership can be transferred by way of the endorsement on the back of the item. This webinar will look at who has the right to endorse the back of a check and where is proper endorsement placement. We will look at what happens if a check is not endorsed properly, when it may be best not to accept ... Details

A pay on death account is a great way to leave money to beneficiaries without the long, drawn out process of having to go through probate. In this webinar you will get valuable information on who the account holder can leave his/her money to, what paperwork is involved and much more.

Topics Covered

Is a POD a will bypass?
Can the owner get more insurance?
Who can be the “named... Details

Today, someone you have never met walks in with a power of attorney and demands to be added to your account holder's accounts--an account holder with hundreds of thousands of dollars with your financial institution. Your account holder is elderly and has no children. Immediately, your mind jumps to thoughts of fraud and protecting your account holder as you scramble to figure out what to do. This is when well written and thought... Details

Sometimes the simplest error or typo can create legal ownership, insurance and access issues for your account holder. If you do not sign the signature card on a joint account, it is not insured. If you add notes to the cards or add signers after the fact, many times you can create liability for your financial institution. When you open accounts, you are tempted to accommodate the account holder’s wishes and needs in ways that... Details

Many account holders use trusts to plan for their estate, family, taxes, etc. When opening these special accounts, you need to know about proper documentation, CIP and signature card responsibilities. You must also understand the trustee(s) authority and duties and your financial institution’s responsibility and liability. This webinar will cover standard trust-opening procedures and many questions that arise as trusts and account... Details

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Sometimes the simplest error or typo can create legal ownership, insurance and access issues for your account holder. If you do not sign the signature card on a joint account, it is not insured. If you add notes to the cards or add signers after the fact, many times you can create liability for your financial institution. When you open accounts, you are tempted to accommodate the account holder’s wishes and needs in ways that... Details

Today, someone you have never met walks in with a power of attorney and demands to be added to your account holder's accounts--an account holder with hundreds of thousands of dollars with your financial institution. Your account holder is elderly and has no children. Immediately, your mind jumps to thoughts of fraud and protecting your account holder as you scramble to figure out what to do. This is when well written and thought... Details

A pay on death account is a great way to leave money to beneficiaries without the long, drawn out process of having to go through probate. In this webinar you will get valuable information on who the account holder can leave his/her money to, what paperwork is involved and much more.

Topics Covered

Is a POD a will bypass?
Can the owner get more insurance?
Who can be the “named... Details

Why do we make handling checks so hard? These simple do’s and don’ts will keep your financial institution from losing money and creating chaos in the back office. Checks are contracts and should be handled like any other legal document. There are reasons why we do not put business checks into personal accounts and why we do not give less cash on business accounts. Learn the safe way to handle checks and be sure that you and your... Details

Understanding endorsements and handling checks is crucial to making sound check cashing decisions. A check is a unique type of contract where ownership can be transferred by way of the endorsement on the back of the item. This webinar will look at who has the right to endorse the back of a check and where is proper endorsement placement. We will look at what happens if a check is not endorsed properly, when it may be best not to accept ... Details

Many account holders use trusts to plan for their estate, family, taxes, etc. When opening these special accounts, you need to know about proper documentation, CIP and signature card responsibilities. You must also understand the trustee(s) authority and duties and your financial institution’s responsibility and liability. This webinar will cover standard trust-opening procedures and many questions that arise as trusts and account... Details